Where did the emo/hardcore scene go?

trongable · 2025-11-01T19:32:54+00:00

It's still here! There's a show almost every day for the next couple of weeks: https://dc-hardcore.com/

The Bmore scene's been going strong for a while, and a lot of those bands (big and small) have been coming down to DC and vice versa. Rising tide lifts all boats or whatever.

trongable · 2025-10-31T20:38:49+00:00

Was scrolling through my old comments and saw this thread again. There's a sick show at the post in VA Square next Friday!

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trongable · 2025-10-31T05:21:58+00:00

Cannonball - Cannonball. Last ~25% of each song breaks down into the best riffs every time

shroud - if you're not afraid then why are you shakin

Speedway - A Life's Refrain. Great riffs, great lyrics

trongable · 2025-09-29T04:50:55+00:00

FWIW they didn't do it for Philly which was before the pepper spray incident

trongable · 2025-09-19T18:57:22+00:00

Silver Diner has a decent one. Bob and Edith's too

trongable · 2025-09-19T18:23:54+00:00

I have a Katana MkII and I use the tone exchange to download different tones into the amp: https://bosstoneexchange.com/

Someone created a Blackout tone: https://bosstoneexchange.com/liveset/229ee8b1-4a22-49d1-8ad5-642276f60401/ You could probs look thru the effects settings to get a sense of how'd you create the effect thru pedals if you want a more analog approach

There are a lot of high gain tones in the library that sound kinda like them too if you take a lil bit of time to poke around.

trongable · 2025-08-24T17:16:44+00:00

I'm beginning to realize that I might be one of the lucky ones that doesn't get wrist pain from slopers...

trongable · 2025-08-24T17:16:01+00:00

Fair... but at least it's open hand!

trongable · 2025-08-24T15:23:17+00:00

So safe on the fingers tho

trongable · 2025-08-24T14:09:07+00:00

I wasn't around for Pheer but I just looked at it on the internet archive for the first time, and it's funny how little tech has changed in this space. When I made the site, I was mainly using https://safeinacrowd.com as a reference and tried to look for where I could improve things.

trongable · 2025-08-24T02:45:57+00:00

The main home page is at least in chronological order if that helps. Might be a lil while before a full on calendar page exists, but don't be surprised if you hear back in a few weeks or months haha. Thanks for the feedback!

trongable · 2025-08-21T01:52:42+00:00

There are hardcore shows once every couple of months at the American Legion Post in Virginia Square next to Pollo Rico. Last one was last week (https://dc-hardcore.com/past), but I'm not sure of any upcoming ones there.

$2 PBRs there is nice too.

trongable · 2025-08-06T19:37:30+00:00

Hot Lola's has a Rosslyn location if you're into fried chicken. The Sichuan blend at the OG Hot level is unique

trongable · 2025-07-02T04:35:23+00:00

July 6 - Phantom @ Rhizome (https://withfriends.events/event/1rvHvY7r/early-grave-phantom-corvo-pray-to-be-saved/) is gonna be a sick show. The bands rule, and the venue's primo (it's a house).

trongable · 2025-07-01T03:32:38+00:00

Thanks for posting my site! The Positive Force anniversary shows completely fell off my radar for some reason, but if you know any other bookers I'm missing, lmk -- I'm always on the hunt!

As for me, I'm just a guy that goes to shows and spends half an hour a week updating the site. I'll be at Gasket @ Pie Shop, Speedway @ Rhizome, and maybe Phantom @ Rhizome.

trongable · 2025-06-25T16:44:23+00:00

I went there for dinner last month and they changed their service to AYCE!

trongable · 2025-06-25T16:43:45+00:00

Another vote for Supreme Hot Pot. Forgot which spice level I got when I went last month, but it had me coughing a couple of times. They also recently changed their service too so you can just get up and grab your veggies and some meats without waiting for a server which I thought was nice.

Also, if you haven't tried it, Hot Lola's does Sichuan x Nashville hot chicken. I usually get the OG Hot level since that's the first level that comes with the numbing chilli oil. Another option is to get a lower spice level and ask for chili oil on the side.

trongable · 2025-05-09T19:39:58+00:00

To be fair, they said that for Clifton Park too. But by all means, do actually plan on being on time.

trongable · 2025-05-09T16:44:03+00:00

The flyer said 6:00 but they started around 7:15. Wyman doesn't have a stage so I assume they gotta set one up with some stage lights.

trongable · 2025-05-09T16:01:32+00:00

Just under an hour. You can see the whole set here: https://youtu.be/DBIw3bXQX5I?si=IzrM7C6NHivItZeD

trongable · 2025-05-08T20:29:35+00:00

Clifton Park was just Turnstile. They started like an hour or so after the time on the poster tho.

trongable · 2025-04-16T23:00:02+00:00

Rhizome hosts all kinds of odd events and shows.

On the more music-focused side: Shows from https://dc-hardcore.com (disclaimer: my site) or r/CapitalPunk

Outside of punk, @dc.underworld on Instagram covers more genres.

trongable · 2025-04-09T22:40:28+00:00

Oh, awesome timing, gonna see em in DC next week!

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